Looking for a cheap Jian or Dao

stekemest · 23rd August 2008, 07:34 PM

Hello,

I don't know if those are called "ethnographic weapons" as well, so I hope my posting is not misplaced. I'm sorry if that's the case.

I am looking for a cheap, old Chinese Jian or Dao, from the Boxer Rebellion or older. I don't care about the condition, it should just be old and cheap (nicks, scratches, rust etc. is no problem).
Preferably offers from Europe!

Thanks in advance.
Peter

josh stout · 2nd September 2008, 04:27 PM

I have a couple of things that showed up with a crack or a bend that I would be willing to let go for cost ($200-$250). I also have a small blade with an old repair that is as cheap as it gets at $60.

Shipping from the States can be expensive. For the small blade it would be about $30.

You might be better off trolling local antiques shows, but prices keep going up.
Josh

23rd August 2008, 07:34 PM	#1
stekemest Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 183	Looking for a cheap Jian or Dao Hello, I don't know if those are called "ethnographic weapons" as well, so I hope my posting is not misplaced. I'm sorry if that's the case. I am looking for a cheap, old Chinese Jian or Dao, from the Boxer Rebellion or older. I don't care about the condition, it should just be old and cheap (nicks, scratches, rust etc. is no problem). Preferably offers from Europe! Thanks in advance. Peter

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2nd September 2008, 04:27 PM	#2
josh stout Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 407	I have a couple of things that showed up with a crack or a bend that I would be willing to let go for cost ($200-$250). I also have a small blade with an old repair that is as cheap as it gets at $60. Shipping from the States can be expensive. For the small blade it would be about $30. You might be better off trolling local antiques shows, but prices keep going up. Josh